#competitor-research
5 posts tagged with competitor-research.
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How Far Back Does the Meta Ad Library Go? (2026 Answer)
Commercial ads: 7 years in theory, 2022+ reliably in practice. Political/issue/housing/employment/credit ads: back to 2018 when the library launched.
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How to Access the Meta Ad Library (Step-by-Step, 2026)
The Meta Ad Library is public and free — here's the exact URL, how to search it, and the filters worth using for competitor creative research.
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How to Search the Meta Ad Library: Filters and Strategy
Search Meta Ad Library by advertiser name, keyword, or exact phrase. Combine with country, platform, and ad-type filters to narrow the results.
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How to Download a Meta Ad Library Video (2026)
Meta Ad Library has no download button. Use browser devtools to grab the video URL, a browser extension, or screen recording. Legal and ethical notes included.
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Meta Ad Library API: Programmatic Competitor Research Guide
The Meta Ad Library API lets you query ads programmatically. Free, requires a Meta developer app + access token. Best for EU commercial + regulated ads.